The McCallum Adobe

 

 The McCallum Adobe (1884)

 

permanent exhibits

Palm Springs in the Beginning
Palm Springs has been inhabited by the Native Americans for thousands of years. In 1884, the first permanent white resident bought land and made Palm Springs his home. The McCallum’s were the first in a list of pioneers to come to Palm Springs. The men and women who lived in Palm Springs before it became a city shaped what it is today.

Notables Wall
“Well, all those people you expect to see in Los Angeles will want some place to play. I mean to have a sand pile in Los Angeles’ backyard.”

Nellie Coffman — The Desert Inn

Pioneer woman Nellie Coffman knew Palm Springs was the perfect location for celebrities to escape the busy city life and enjoy the beauty and health benefits of the desert. Palm Springs became the sandbox for Actors, Musicians, Politicians, Athletes and World Influencers to play in. Each notable man or woman impacted the village and continued with the Legends of Palm Springs.

current season exhibits 

Raymond Loewy 
Raymond Loewy is not a name we hear too often anymore, but when we see his work we recognize it. Think of Air Force One, the iconic Robin Egg Blue coloration and the United States of America typeface elegantly placed on the side. He did that design for President Kennedy. It happened because Palm Springs is a place that draws people and men like Raymond Loewy did some of his best work while living in Palm Springs.

Hours Open: 
10:00am - 3:30pm - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Closed on Tuesdays 
Sunday 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Free admittance
Free parking behind museums